Frinz Adrian O. Valdez P.

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BSED 2-2 Math
FUTSAL
 History of Futsal
The origin of Futsal (Five-a-Side Soccer) can be traced back to Montevideo, Uruguay, in
1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani devised a five-a-side version of soccer for youth
competion in YMCAs. The game is played on basketball-sized courts, both indoors and
out without the use of sidewalls.The term FUTSAL is the international term used for the
game. It is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese word for "soccer"-- FUTbol or
FUTebol, and the French or Spanish word for "indoor" -- SALon or SALa. The term was
adopted by U.S. Futsal since it includes the initials "fUtSAl" (USA). The term was
trademarked in the United States after U.S. Futsal changed its corporate name within the
state of California.

 Equipments and Facilities

The Ball:
Size: #4
Circumference: 62-64 cm
Weight: 390-430 grams
Bounce: 55-65 cm on first bounce
Material: Leather or other suitable material (i.e., not dangerous)
shorts – If thermal under shorts are worn, they are of the same main color as the shorts
Footwear - the only types of footwear permitted are canvas or soft-leather training or
gymnastic shoes with soles of rubber or a similar material. The use of footwear is
compulsory
Shin-guards:
-are covered entirely by the socks
-are made of a suitable material (rubber, plastic or similar substances)
-provide a reasonable degree of protection
Goalkeepers:
-the goalkeeper is permitted to wear long trousers
-each goalkeeper wears colors which easily distinguish him from the other players and
the referees
  Different skills in Futsal
Ball Control in Futsal differs from the ball trapping because it refers to the act of keeping
the ball under control without letting it fall to the ground. This skill is also popularly known
as kick-ups.

Ball Reception / Trapping Skill

It is the act of receiving the ball in the Futsal. The trapping can be performed with any
part of the body eligible by the Futsal Rules, such as feet, thigh, chest, head, among
other parts. The main and most indicated technique for receiving / trapping the ball in
Futsal is the “stepping”, which is when the Futsal player dominates the ball
by stepping on it with the sole of the foot.
Ball Carrying is the act of carrying the ball on your possession through the pitch. It is
possible to carry the ball in a straight line or changing direction (zigzag). Carrying can
be performed by using the front of the foot, the instep or by stepping on the ball, the so-
called “roll”. It is very important that the Carrying is performed with the ball always very
close to the player’s feet.
The ball Pass on Futsal is the act of sending the ball to a teammate. The Pass can be
performed with any part of the body eligible by the Futsal Rules, such as the feet, thigh,
chest, head, heel. The most used passing skill is performed by touching the ball with the
inside of the foot, the so-called pass lead.
The Kick on Futsal is the act of sending the ball towards the goal / goal of the opposing
team with the intention of scoring a goal. The Kick can be performed with any part of the
body allowed by the Rules of the Futsal; kick with the inside of the foot (lead), with the
instep, back heel, thigh, and head. The best Kick is the one that unites precision and
strength.
It is the act of heading the ball. Heading in Futsal can be used defensively, to stop an
opponent’s attack, to pass or in the form of a Kick / Finish, in order to score a goal. The
most used Head Skill on Futsal is performed by using the forehead area.
Dribbling on Futsal involves two other skills: Trapping and Carrying. Dribbling is the act
of passing through a defender by trapping and carrying the ball. Dribbling requires change
of direction, creativity, speed and agility, with the intention of deceiving the opponent and
passing through it.
The Feint on Futsal is different from the Dribble because it is performed without trapping
the ball, and it is also known as Body Dribble / Body Feint. The Feint is a creative skill,
with a change of direction, not using the ball, performed in order to deceive the opponent,
aiming to reach or receive the ball.

 Different player positions

GOALKEEPER (KEEPER)
A very important position with the goalkeeper playing a vital role in determining the final
score. This is usually the friend who can’t run or is injured and needed to help the team.
Having a gun in goals will almost guarantee success at the end of the season and come
finals time.

FIXO (FIXED DEFENDER)

Most often the captain and/or the team manager of the side. The one who puts in the
most effort both off the court and on. The last ditch attempts in defence to not allow the
opposition to score and the one who helps out the goalkeeper behind the most. A top
shelf Fixo has the team in front well structured and organised.

ALA (LEFT & RIGHT WINGER)

Two Wingers, one on the left and one on the right. These two players are the two work
horses in the team. Usually the fittest two players are designated the role of Winger with
the idea of helping attack and also getting back to help defend. Fitness is a requirement
the higher you go up in leagues.

PIVOT (TARGET)
A goal scorer the one who holds up play, the friend with the biggest shot! The star who
attacks more than defends. The team-mate who gets the call up each week, the one
everyone looks to for goals.

 Common Terminologies in Futsal

Dribbling-This consists of kicking the ball under control to yourself while moving down
the field.
Hand ball-This is called when a player, other than goalie, touches the ball with hand or
any part of the arm intentionally.
Penalty kick-This awarded to the attacking team player when fouled inside the penalty
box while trying to score and awarded when team has an illegal substitution.
Free kick-This is awarded to a team at the spot where a player commits a penalty; it
can be direct or indirect.
Double foul-This results in a drop ball because both teams committed fouls
simultaneously.
Goal throw-This occurs when a ball is kicked across the goal line (not in goal) last
touched by attacking team.
Corner kick-This occurs when a ball is kicked across the goal line last touched by the
defending team.
Kick-in-Results if the ball goes out of bounds; the ball is placed on the touch line and
must be kicked within 4 seconds
Trapping-Stopping the ball with a part of your body to gain control.
  Rules in Futsal

General Rules

Teams may call one one-minute timeout per half (when in possession of ball, ball out of
play).
There is no overtime, injury time or stoppage time.
Teams are comprised of four outfield players and one goalkeeper.
The goalkeeper must wear a different color jersey than the outfield players.
There is no offsides in futsal.

Substitutions

All substitutions are on the fly, this includes goalkeeping substitutions. Referees will not
stop play for goalkeeping substitutions. A substitute may not enter the pitch until the
player leaving the pitch leaves through the substitution zone in front of his teams’
bench. Any substitute who enters the pitch before the player being replaced has
completely left the field of play may be shown a yellow card. All substitutions must take
place through the substitution zone in front of his teams’ bench -- not at the half-way
line.

Both teams will switch benches (and ends) at the beginning of halftime, ensuring that all
substitutions take place in the defensive half.

Restarts

Kickoffs: A goal may not be scored directly from a kick-off. The ball must be played
forward first. Tapped balls are not in play – the ball must move forward.

Kick-ins: are indirect. The ball must be placed on or no more than 10 inches behind the
line and the kick must be taken within 4 seconds. The kicker's non-kicking foot must be
out of bounds or on the line. (A kick-in that goes directly in the opposing goal is a goal
clearance for the opposing team. A Kick-in that goes directly in the defensive goal is a
corner kick of the opposing team.) If the kick-in does not enter the pitch or if the kick is
not taken within 4 seconds the kick-in is taken by the opposing team.
Goal Clearances: are taken when the ball wholly crosses the goal line and not under
the crossbar and between the goalposts and after being touched last by the attacking
team. The goalkeeper must use his hands to roll, bounce or throw the ball from
anywhere inside the penalty area to outside the penalty area.

Corner Kicks: are direct. The ball must be placed directly on the corner arc and the
kick must be taken within 4 seconds. If the kick is not taken within 4 seconds the restart
becomes a goal clearance for the opposing team.

Free Kicks: may be indirect or direct. The ball must be stationary before the kick may
be taken.

Penalty Kicks: are taken from the penalty spot and must be taken by a clearly
identified kicker. Defenders may not be nearer to the ball than 16 feet and even or
behind the ball when the kick is taken.

Fouls and Misconduct

Indirect Free Kicks: When a player plays in a dangerous manner, impedes an

opponent, prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball with her hands, goalkeeper
takes more than 4 seconds to release the ball when in possession in his own half, plays
the ball again within his own half after releasing the ball and the ball doesn’t touch an
opponent or has gone out of play, or commits any offense for which play is stopped to
caution or eject a player.

Direct Free Kicks: When a player kicks an opponent, tackles an opponent, trips an
opponent, jumps at an opponent, charges an opponent, strikes an opponent, pushes an
opponent, holds an opponent, spits at an opponent or handles the ball deliberately.

Yellow Card / Caution: The offending player is shown a yellow card. If a player is
shown two yellow cards in a match, he is shown a red card.

Red Card / send-off: The offending team plays with one less player for two full game
minutes or unless scored upon before the two-minute penalty expires. The offending
player serves a minimum one-match suspension.
Accumulated Fouls: All direct free kick fouls are recorded on the scoresheet and on
the scoreboard. If one team accumulates 6 or more direct free kick fouls in one half, the
opposing team will take a direct free kick without a wall. If the foul occurs farther from
the attacking goal than the second penalty spot, the Direct Free Kick Without a Wall is
taken from the second penalty spot. If the foul occurs nearer to the attacking goal than
the second penalty spot (but outside the penalty area, of course), the attacking team
may choose whether to take the Direct Free Kick Without a Wall from the second
penalty spot or from the spot of the foul. All Direct Free Kicks Without a Wall must be
kicked with the intention of scoring a goal by a clearly identified kicker. The defending
team may not make a wall and may not be nearer to the ball than 16 feet and even or
behind the ball when the kick is taken. The goalkeeper may be off the goal-line but may
not be nearer than 16 feet from the ball. Accumulated fouls are reset to zero at the
beginning of the second half and carry over into extra-time if being played.

Second Penalty Spot: 30 feet from goal-line and the center of the goal

Penalty Spot: 20 feet from goal-line and the center of the goal and placed at the top of
the penalty area line.

Advantage: Advantage is applied in Futsal. Direct free kick foul will count as
accumulated fouls if advantage is applied even if play is not stopped by the referees. If
the referee gestures with both arms, the foul was a direct free kick foul and will be
counted accordingly. If the gesture is with one arm, the free kick would have been
indirect and will not count as an accumulated foul.

The Goalkeeper

 Must wear a different color shirt.

 He may wear long pants and/or other padding as deemed safe by the match referee.
 May receive a kick-in directly.
 May kick the ball directly over the half-way line.
 May score directly with his feet during the run of play.
 May not possess the ball for more than four seconds in his own half.
 May throw the ball directly across the half-way line.
 May not score a goal by using the hands (cannot throw or hit the ball directly into the
goal)
 Cannot touch the ball again in any way within his own half after releasing the ball into
play unless an opponent has touched it or it has gone out of play.